Gordon Ramsay’s Perfect Roast Turkey: Juicy Secrets for Success
Learn to master Gordon Ramsay’s recipe for the perfect roast turkey that is juicy and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 1 whole turkey
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 onions, quartered
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 4 celery stalks, chopped
- 5 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons of fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons of fresh sage, chopped
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 tablespoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the turkey by patting it dry with paper towels.
- Rub the softened butter under the skin and all over the turkey.
- Season it generously with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon halves, onion, garlic, and herbs.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and surround it with carrots, celery, and additional onions.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 13 minutes per pound or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for at least 30 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brine the turkey the day before.
- Save the bones for making a delicious turkey stock.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg